1 - Foundations of International Relations

This unit focuses on the development of Nation States. It will explore the factors that Nations need to be become powerful.

Key Concept

Systems - What interrelated components are needed to make a nation ‘strong’?

Related Concepts

Power, perspectives - How are nations defined as power?

Global Context

Identities and Relationships - The exploration of how Nation States developed and the identity they have.

Statement of Inquiry

Powerful Nations are developed due to complex systems.

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions: Remembering facts and topics

  • What is a Nation State?
  • How did Nation States develop?
  • What is a hegemony of power?

Conceptual Questions: Analysing big ideas


  • Why is it important in today’s society to understand connections?

Debatable Questions: Evaluating perspectives and developing theories

  • To what extent is having a strong military force the primary factor in developing a hegemony of power?

Unit Outline and ATL Sheets

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